# SecondMe vs Simple

The clearest difference is ads: Simple at none against SecondMe's shown. Simple also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). SecondMe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SecondMe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Simple sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of SecondMe's written reviews are positive against 56% of Simple's.

SecondMe ships an update fortnightly, Simple every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SecondMe | Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondme/id6503725480/reviews) | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple/id6714463207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 234 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [刘军 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750160677) | [Beijing Summer Love Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/983476475) |

## What reviewers say

### SecondMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondme/id6503725480)

Connect with like-minded individuals in a community celebrating diverse subcultures and contrasting personalities. Share your multiple facets and discover others who understand your unique interests and preferences. Engage with multimedia content and explore a world of niche communities.

**Highlights:** Connect with subculture enthusiasts, Share multiple personalities, Discover niche communities, Multimedia content sharing, Find like-minded individuals, Explore diverse interests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SecondMe秒币二级 | $0.99 | one-time |
| SecondMe-1周(7天)会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| SecondMe秒币三级 | $2.99 | one-time |
| SecondMe-1个月(30天)会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| SecondMe秒币四级 | $6.99 | one-time |
| SecondMe-3个月(92天)会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SecondMe秒币五级 | $14.99 | one-time |
| SecondMe-6个月(183天)会员 | $19.99 | one-time |
| SecondMe秒币六级 | $29.99 | one-time |
| SecondMe秒币七级 | $69.99 | one-time |


### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple/id6714463207)

This app focuses on building genuine friendships without romantic pursuits or social pressure. It offers a space for authentic self-expression, interest-based connections, and private group interactions. Discover like-minded individuals in a relaxed and sincere social environment.

**Highlights:** Friendship-focused social networking, Authentic self-expression, No romantic pursuits, Interest-based communities, Private group chats, Temporary posts, Virtual location interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 元礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30星光 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1元礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 赞赏1元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 赞赏6元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 端午限定礼包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18 元礼包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 180星光 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 赞赏20元 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 160星光 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-1个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 赞赏50元 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-4个月 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-3个月 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 370星光 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 540星光 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 赞赏100元 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1280星光 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1300星光 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-1年 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 赞赏200元 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-1年 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 1850星光 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480星光 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SecondMe free?

SecondMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple free?

Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SecondMe or Simple?

Simple is rated higher. SecondMe averages 4.2 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Simple averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do SecondMe or Simple have ads?

SecondMe shows ads; Simple does not.

### Which is updated more often, SecondMe or Simple?

SecondMe ships an update fortnightly, and Simple every 3 days. Most recently, SecondMe was updated on September 23, 2026 and Simple on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*